The Search captures Son Volt at a point when the band was leaning into a more electric, driving sound, balancing Farrar's signature lyrical introspection with robust arrangements. This album arrived after a period of critical acclaim for the band's earlier work and saw them further refine their distinctive Americana sound.
- The album was released on March 6, 2007, through Transmit Sound, Jay Farrar's own label. It features a blend of Americana, folk rock, and country influences characteristic of Son Volt's sound. The Search was released during a period where Son Volt continued to tour extensively, supporting the album across North America and Europe.
- This release followed the critically lauded "The 20th Century, Limited" and preceded the more experimental "American Central Dust." The Search arrived during a period of significant touring for the band. The record was released on March 6, 2007.
- The album was released on March 6, 2007, and is considered part of Son Volt's prolific mid-2000s output. It was released on Transmit Sound, an independent label founded by Jay Farrar. The genre is described as Americana, folk rock, and country.
Son Volt is the long-running project of Jay Farrar, a seminal figure in alternative country. The band has consistently explored themes of the American landscape and working-class life through a blend of folk, country, and rock.
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